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> In the past, offices were a great way to meet new people. I would suggest that your work office is not a great way to depend on meeting new people. Aim to me
by chrisseaton 5y ago
> In the past, offices were a great way to meet new people.
I would suggest that your work office is not a great way to depend on meeting new people. Aim to meet new people at social settings, not business settings.
Join clubs and go to social activities to meet new people. Sports, culture, arts, etc. Spaces that have zero to do with your work or profession are key.
I'm in the Army Reserve to meet people outside work, for example.
- kradeelav 5y agoI would agree with your first line especially - learned that very valuable reason after a few teams imploded (and a lot of my work-friends left for understandable reasons). Very easy to get lonely/depressed very quickly if enough people leave at once. Would also second your advice to connect with people via hobbies you already have. Even if it's something like niche digital art, creative groups, volunteer services even.
- telesilla 5y agoDepends on the office. Some are vibrant and full of interesting people!
- chrisseaton 5y agoIf you read my comment you’ll see I didn’t say they aren’t. The issue is that you’re creating a single point of failure, as OP was asking. If the office shuts or people leave or you need to leave or there’s some issue at work, you can have lose both your social group and your work in one go.
- telesilla 5y agoI disagree because I'm firm friends with many ex-co-workers. I don't see it matters where you meet people you like.
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